Vector-Borne Diseases, Undergraduate Certificate

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About the Vector-Borne Diseases (VBD) Undergraduate Certificate

Graduates of this 12-hour undergraduate certificate program will possess a strong foundation in entomology, vector biology, and the management of vector-borne diseases, making them highly competitive in fields such as a public health, vector control, and entomology. Students entering the program should have a background in biology or a related field, and prerequisites may apply for certain courses. Program duration will depend upon when courses are offered and the student’s interests, but the certificate program is expected to be completed in two semesters.

Core Courses (6 hours):

Choose two courses from:

ZOOL 4313 - Medical Entomology 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 4326 - Vector Biology 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 4301 - Topics in Biology 3 Semester Credit Hours (Taken as Emerging Pathogens)

Electives (6 hours):

Choose two courses from:

BIOL 4311 - Applied Virology 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 4300 - Undergraduate Research in Biology 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSS 2401 - Introductory Entomology 4 Semester Credit Hours
PSS 4305 - Integrated Pest Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
ZOOL 3403 - Parasitology 4 Semester Credit Hours
ZOOL 4321 - Insect Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours